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Edwidge Jean-Charles
Medical Terminology
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05/13/2016

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Hematologist
Definition
A medical specialist in the field of blood cells and blood-forming organs.
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Pulmonologist
Definition
A physician who specializes in diagnosis and, treatment of conditions related to the lungs and respiratory tract
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Cardiologist
Definition
Specializes in the study of the heart and, its functions in health disease.
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Diagnosis
Definition
The process of determining by examination the nature and, circumstances of a disease.
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ER
Definition
Abbreviation for Emergency room.
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Edema
Definition
Effusion of serious fluid into the interstices of cells in tissue spaces or into body cavities.
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PO
Definition
Abbreviation meaning by mouth.
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Pneumonia
Definition
Inflammation of the lungs with congestion.
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Anemia
Definition
Deficiency of the hemoglobin accompanied by a reduced number of red blood cells and causing weakness.
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LOA
Definition
Left occipitoanterior-lysis ( fetal position)of adhesion.
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Blood Transfusion
Definition
The injection of blood from one person or animal into the bloodstream of another.
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Dementia
Definition
Impairment or loss of intellectual capacity and personality integration due to loss or damage to neurons.
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Delirium
Definition
Temporary disorder of the mental faculties.
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SOB
Definition
Abbreviation shortness of breath.
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ADL
Definition
Abbreviation for Activities of daily living.
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OT
Definition
Occupational Therapy
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Fever
Definition
Rise of temperature in the body and, various disturbances in the body
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Dent
Definition
Tooth-like
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Hyperactive
Definition
Unusually or abnormal
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CPR
Definition
Cardiopulmonary resuscitation. Done when breathing or heartbeat has stopped
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